Category: Fiction Writing

When you're establishing a writing routine, there are so many things to consider. Should you aim to write for a set amount of time each day, or reach a set amount of words? Should you try to smash out a first draft as quickly as possible, or take your time …

Understanding your fiction genre, and its subgenres, lets you alter and conform with confidence. You want a book that works well with marketing and cover design, and you want your readers to feel, at the least, satisfied. Of course, adding your own unique flair is all part of the fun. …

As with any other style or genre, writing YA fiction truly is an art form. There's so much to balance: the younger characters' perspectives, relationships and development; the language; the plot... One of the most common misconceptions about writing for young adults is that it's easier than writing for adults. …

Well folks, we've done it again - another twelve crazy months have gone by, another whirlwind year for Writer's Edit and Writer's Edit Press. We celebrated our fourth birthday, and have had some massive changes and some even bigger achievements, so let's take a look back... Launching Talem Press As …

We all know that crafting believable characters with strong motivations is vital in fiction writing. But how do you ensure that your characters remain compelling throughout the course of your story? The answer is simple: make sure they all have strong character arcs. Below, we'll first discuss what exactly a character …

Fight scenes are common across a range of genres, from action, spy and thriller novels to fantasy and sci-fi. They're often a physical manifestation of the conflict that's driving your story – and they're great for keeping things exciting for readers. Whatever genre you write, knowing how to write an authentic, …

In our visual world of cinema and photography, setting often takes a back seat in novels. But even when constructed through words, visuals are a powerful story element. Whether creating a fantasy world from scratch or using the current world as your backdrop, it is important to work your setting …

The lines separating genres in fiction writing can be hard to identify. Not everyone agrees where to draw them, and as trends in genre fiction evolve, they’re constantly changing anyway. What’s more, the cross-pollination of hallmarks and themes from different genres makes boxes and boundaries even trickier to establish. As …